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Primrose

Not listed does not mean safe.

Primrose — Primula vulgaris

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Primula vulgaris

Family: Primulaceae · ASPCA plant record

Verdict at a glance

🐱 Cats⚠ ToxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
🐶 Dogs⚠ ToxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
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Evidence by animal

Sourced plant verdicts — read the original wording and scope
AnimalVerdictBasisPlant partsSourcesEvidence link
Companion mammals
CatsCats: ⚠ ToxicNot specified
ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control
evidence
DogsDogs: ⚠ ToxicNot specified
ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control
evidence
Horses & livestock
HorsesHorses: ⚠ ToxicNot specified
ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control
evidence
Small mammals
RabbitsRabbits: ! CautionWHRS Class 3: low-level toxinNot specified
Wisconsin House Rabbit Society Rescue/education group
evidence

Source excerpts

ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — Cats, Dogs, Horses

poison-control

Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses

Source checked 2026-10-27

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Wisconsin House Rabbit Society — Classes of Toxic Plants — Rabbits

rescue-education

WHRS Class 3: low-level toxin · Wisconsin House Rabbit Society chapter list (G. Flentke, 2012): Class 3 — "Low risk plants": "Low-level toxins or toxins that herbivores, such as rabbits, routinely handle better than non-herbivore species" (list heading: "Low Level Toxins"). WHRS says to watch the rabbit for signs of poisoning.

Primrose

Source checked 2026-10-27

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No evidence collected in this database yet for 19 animals

No evidence collected in this database yet for: Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Pet birds (general), Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Tortoises, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Goats, Chickens & other poultry

No supported claim has been collected for these animals. Not listed does not mean safe; do not infer suitability from another species.

Toxic principles

ASPCA, as published: Unknown Source

Clinical signs

ASPCA, as published: Mild vomiting Source

Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-10-27. Source access dates and limitations.

Similar plants (same family)

Shared family is not a shared verdict. Check each plant separately.